William Martin Purdy

A native of Newport News, he was retired from the U.S. Army after 30 years service. A master sergeant and a medical specialist, he was a veteran of both Korea and Vietnam. He received numerous medals, including two Bronze Stars, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Meritorious Service Medal and Expert Field Medical Award.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Brunhilde M. Purdy; his daughter, Lori R. Purdy; his granddaughter, Charlotte S. Purdy; his mother, Louise Lassiter Purdy; and his father, Julian M. Purdy.

Survivors include two daughters, Gertrude P. Robertson Ruhle and Florence Drucilla Purdy; and one grandson, James S. Robertson, all of San Diego.

A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12, in Schoedinger Funeral Home, Columbus, Ohio. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Columbus. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Bethel Manor Chapel of Langley Air Force Base.